Please be aware that merchant agreements with CHS Payment Solutions prohibit surcharging for the use of a credit card. While adding a surcharge for customers using a credit card is becoming increasingly common in many industries, there are several reasons why we do not allow the practice.
Category Archives: General
Avoiding Manual Transaction Fraud
Fraudulent activity is an ever-present threat to your business, and one of the most common methods takes advantage of manual card entry. It is important to be on the lookout for the warning signs of this kind of fraud as, if it is successful, your business is liable.
FlexPay Outdoor Payment Terminal Updates
Late last year, Invenco by GVR announced the launch of the FlexPay 6 line of Outdoor Payment Terminals (OPTs). This line includes three models, which will be PCI 6.x compliant with the latest EMV standard, have native cloud connectivity, and include 2D barcode and contactless readers. All three models have now been tested and approved […]
Gilbarco Software Version 23.01 MP15 – 3 Months Remaining
As previously communicated, CHS Payment Solutions has approved Gilbarco software version 23.01 MP15 and previous software version will be expiring effective October 9, 2024.
Test Paysafe UTM to Ensure You’ll Weather Any Storm
During storm season it is more important than ever to test the cellular backup capability of the PaySafe UTM. It is recommended to test cellular backup at least twice per year to ensure it is operating correctly if your internet service is interrupted.
Are You Cleaning Your Dispensers Regularly?
CHS Payment Solutions would like to remind merchants to regularly clean their Card Readers in Dispensers (CRINDs). Regular cleaning of CRINDs will help to ensure equipment remains in proper working order.
Comdata SmartDESQ Software Version 3.25 – 3 Months Remaining
On March 12, 2024, CHS Payment Solutions announced the approval of Comdata SmartDESQ software version 3.25. This software version introduces support for the contactless payment enabled M400 pin pad, for which Comdata has completed certification on the Cenex-NBS network.
Introducing the New Cenex Shop
This email is to inform you of a change to the vendor that administers CenexShop.com on behalf of CHS Inc. Effective immediately, Taylor Corporation will be handling Cenex Shop site administration, print and merchandise fulfillment.
Important Expiration Notice for Locations Using Verifone Hardware Systems
Verifone is scheduled to release Commander Base 56 site controller software in December 2024. Please note, Verifone is placing an End of Life on the following hardware systems with the Base 56 release. Merchants will be unable to upgrade to Base 56 or any software releases thereafter.
Avoid Credit Card Processing Delays – Credit Card Host Configurations
Point of Sale (POS) systems have configurations for both primary and secondary host addresses. The host address information is used to determine what data center the point of sale should send the credit card data to for processing.









